Family Detained by U.S. Immigration Officials After Accidentally Driving Onto Bridge to Canada

SOURCE www.npr.org
A family from Detroit accidentally drove onto a bridge to Canada, leading to a nightmare situation where the mother and her American citizen daughters were detained by U.S. immigration officials for over five days. The incident raises concerns about immigration enforcement practices under the Trump administration.

Key Points

  • Family detained by U.S. immigration officials for driving onto bridge to Canada
  • Mother and American citizen daughters held for over five days in poor conditions
  • Concerns raised about immigration enforcement practices under Trump administration

Cons

  • Detainment of a family for over five days in harsh conditions
  • Lack of access to legal counsel and communication with consulate
  • Detention of children in inadequate facilities